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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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